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Influence Of Lactobacillus Plantarum Administration On Some Serum/Tissue (Uterus) Antioxidant And Cytokine Levels In Female Rats Exposed To Cadmium (Cd), İhsan Kisadere, Bariş Güner, Hakan Tavşanli, Mehmet Faruk Aydin, Mustafa Usta Jan 2023

Influence Of Lactobacillus Plantarum Administration On Some Serum/Tissue (Uterus) Antioxidant And Cytokine Levels In Female Rats Exposed To Cadmium (Cd), İhsan Kisadere, Bariş Güner, Hakan Tavşanli, Mehmet Faruk Aydin, Mustafa Usta

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study aimed to investigate the effects of oral Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp) administration on some serum/tissue (uterus) antioxidant and cytokine levels as well as histopathologic changes in female rats exposed chronically to Cd. For this purpose, rats were separated into four groups including control (C, n = 8), cadmium (Cd, n = 8), Lp (n = 8), and Cd + Lp (n = 8). Cd (dissolved in water at a dose of 2.04 mg/mL) was orally administered to Cd and Cd + Lp groups for 28 days. Besides, active-live Lp, which was grown at a level of approximately 10$^{8}$-10$^{9}$ cfu/mL …


Could There Be A Relationship Between Feeding Characteristics And The Shape Of Condylus Occipitalis And Foramen Magnum In Mammals?, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İftar Gürbüz, Funda Aksünger Karaavci, Abdullah Ortadeveci, Özcan Özgel Jan 2023

Could There Be A Relationship Between Feeding Characteristics And The Shape Of Condylus Occipitalis And Foramen Magnum In Mammals?, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, İsmai̇l Demi̇rci̇oğlu, İftar Gürbüz, Funda Aksünger Karaavci, Abdullah Ortadeveci, Özcan Özgel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to investigate the shape of the foramen magnum and condylus occipitalis of mammalian species belonging to different feeding groups. For this, two-dimensional geometric morphometric method analyses were applied. The data from the skulls of the 12 species were used. In principal component analysis, the first three principal components accounted for 70.353%of the total shape variation. According to the first principal component, the dorsal edge of the condylus occipitalis and foramen magnum contributed the most to shape variation. Most of the individuals were correctly separated according to the feeding groups. The most accurate grouping features …


Effect Of Lipid-Enriched Diet Associated With Bovine Recombinant Somatotropin On Superovulation Response And Embryo Recovery In Heifers, Richelle Matos Oliveira, Anselmo Domingos Ferreira Santos, Francisco Palma Rennó, Camilla Mendonça Silva Jan 2023

Effect Of Lipid-Enriched Diet Associated With Bovine Recombinant Somatotropin On Superovulation Response And Embryo Recovery In Heifers, Richelle Matos Oliveira, Anselmo Domingos Ferreira Santos, Francisco Palma Rennó, Camilla Mendonça Silva

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of soybean oil supplementation associated with the administration of bovine recombinant somatotropin (rBST) on the population of ovarian follicles, standardization of both the superovulation response and embryo recovery in heifers. We used 40 Holstein heifers submitted to a 2 × 2 factorial, forming the experimental groups: DC-SL (control diet plus saline solution application); OL-SL (diet with soybean oil plus saline application); DC-rBST (control diet plus application of 320 mg rBST) and OL-rBST (diet with soybean oil plus the application of 320 mg rBST). The animals received two applications of 500 mg of …


Effect Of Acute And Repeated Noise Exposure On The Behaviour And Lipid Peroxidation In Brain Tissue Of Male And Female Mice, Gabriella Korsós, Kinga Fodor, Annamária Kiss, Anna Blázovics, Sándor György Fekete Jan 2023

Effect Of Acute And Repeated Noise Exposure On The Behaviour And Lipid Peroxidation In Brain Tissue Of Male And Female Mice, Gabriella Korsós, Kinga Fodor, Annamária Kiss, Anna Blázovics, Sándor György Fekete

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Despite the increasingly obvious sex differences, male animals are still predominantly used to study stress and related disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of repeated noise stress in female and male mice. In the experiment, 12 male and 12 and female SPF/VAF 6-week-old Crl:CD1(lcr) mice were used. After 5 days of acclimatization all animals were placed in the open-field for three consecutive days where each mouse spent 10 min daily without any noise treatment in order to get used to the circumstances of the test. On day 9 to record baseline behaviour the animals were …


Effects Of Feeding In Different Quality Rangelands On Meat Quality And Fatty Acids Composition In Angora Goat Kids And Young Bucks, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek Jan 2023

Effects Of Feeding In Different Quality Rangelands On Meat Quality And Fatty Acids Composition In Angora Goat Kids And Young Bucks, Betül Zehra Sariçi̇çek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of feeding in different quality rangelands on meat quality and fatty acids composition in Angora goat kids and bucks were determined. Twenty male Angora goat kids were selected from each farm that produces Angora goats in the area. There are three separate rangelands with previously determined quality classes (good, medium, and low-quality). In each farm, among these animals grazed completely on the rangeland, 7 heads from 4-month-old kids and 7 heads from 7-month-old bucks were selected and slaughtered. The Longissimus thoracis muscle was removed for meat quality measurement. The increased rangeland quality increased the protein content of kid's …


Examination Of Canine Herpesvirus-1 In Dogs By Serological, Molecular, And Pathological Methods, Serkan Yildirim, Fatma Gülten Bayraktar, Hakan Aydin, Yavuz Seli̇m Sağlam, Gi̇zem Eser, Muhammet Bahaeddi̇n Dörtbudak Jan 2023

Examination Of Canine Herpesvirus-1 In Dogs By Serological, Molecular, And Pathological Methods, Serkan Yildirim, Fatma Gülten Bayraktar, Hakan Aydin, Yavuz Seli̇m Sağlam, Gi̇zem Eser, Muhammet Bahaeddi̇n Dörtbudak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to examine Canine Herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1) with different diagnostic methods and investigate the pathological changes in positive samples. For this purpose, 100 dog uteruses of different ages and breeds, were removed by ovariohysterectomy and their blood samples were used as the study material. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test (IFAT) for serological diagnosis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method for molecular diagnosis, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) staining for immunopathological diagnosis were performed on the samples. Additionally, hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining was performed to examine the histopathological changes in the CHV- 1-positive …


Genetic Parameters Of Growth, Reproductive, And Productive Characteristics In Anatolian Buffaloes, Yusuf Kaplan, Mustafa Tekerli̇ Jan 2023

Genetic Parameters Of Growth, Reproductive, And Productive Characteristics In Anatolian Buffaloes, Yusuf Kaplan, Mustafa Tekerli̇

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

It was aimed to investigate the genetic parameters in growth, fertility, and productivity of Anatolian buffaloes maintained at private farms of Yozgat. A total of 1139 buffalo cows and their calves were used in the study. The weights at birth, weaning, 6th and 12th months of age, and daily live weight gains (DLWG) of buffalo calves born from 2015 to 2019 were recorded. Calving interval (CI) and service period (SP), lactation milk yield (LMY), milk yield per day of lactation period (MYPDLP), milk yield per day of calving interval (MYPDCI), peak yield (PY), a day at peak yield (DPY) and …


Drug Interaction Potential Of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® In Human Hepatocarcinoma Cells, Asli Semi̇z Jan 2023

Drug Interaction Potential Of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® In Human Hepatocarcinoma Cells, Asli Semi̇z

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Ankaferd blood stopper® (ABS) is an herbal extract consisting of mixtures of Alpinia officinarum, Gycyrrhiza glabra, Vitis vinifera, Thymus vulgaris, and Urtica dioica plants and has been used in recent years in Turkish medicine as a hemostatic agent. Despite its extensive usage, there is no information available about the drug interaction in HepG2 cells. The current work evaluated the effect of ABS on the expression of CYP1A1-1A2, CYP2E1, and CYP3A4 isozymes that are primarily involved in drug and carcinogen metabolism. Materials and methods: We selected HepG2 cells as in vitro cellular models of the human liver. The cells were …


The Diagnostic Value Of N-Terminal Probrain Natriuretic Peptides To Differentiate Neonatal Pneumoniae And Transient Tachypnea Of The Newborn, Zeynep Arslan, Serdar Alan, Di̇dem Ali̇efendi̇oğlu Jan 2023

The Diagnostic Value Of N-Terminal Probrain Natriuretic Peptides To Differentiate Neonatal Pneumoniae And Transient Tachypnea Of The Newborn, Zeynep Arslan, Serdar Alan, Di̇dem Ali̇efendi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The primary objective of the study was to determine the diagnostic value of serum N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels to differentiate neonatal pneumonia (NP) and transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN). The secondary objective was to investigate the prognostic role of NT-proBNP levels in neonates with severe respiratory distress (RD). Materials and methods: A prospective, observational, single-blinded study involving 58 late preterm and term newborns who were diagnosed with TTN or NP was conducted between June 2020 and June 2021 at a level-3 neonatal intensive care unit in Kırıkkale University Faculty of Medicine. TTN and NP groups were …


A Prospective Study For An Alternative Probe Site For Pulse Oximetry Measurement In Male Patients With Severe Burn Trauma: Penile Shaft, Yeşi̇m Andiran Şenayli, Gülsen Keski̇n, Mi̇ne Akin, Ati̇lla Şenayli, Rabi̇a Ata, Gökhan Demi̇rtaş, Emrah Şenel Jan 2023

A Prospective Study For An Alternative Probe Site For Pulse Oximetry Measurement In Male Patients With Severe Burn Trauma: Penile Shaft, Yeşi̇m Andiran Şenayli, Gülsen Keski̇n, Mi̇ne Akin, Ati̇lla Şenayli, Rabi̇a Ata, Gökhan Demi̇rtaş, Emrah Şenel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Authors widely use pulse oximetry in clinical monitoring of heart rate (HR) and peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2) by attachment to the fingers; however, there can be a need for an alternative attachment site, especially for burned patients. We investigate the availability of a pulse oximeter probe attached to the penile shaft as an alternative site in pediatric male patients if all extremities became unavailable for pulse oximetry measurement due to severe burn and/or trauma. Materials and methods: We designed a prospective comparative study in a training and research hospital. After local ethical committee approval, pediatric male cases eligible for …


The Predictive Significance Of Umbilical Cord Bilirubin And Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio For Neonatal Jaundice In Healthy Term Newborns, Handan Şahan, Selvi̇ Gülaşi, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Eren Kale Çeki̇nmez Jan 2023

The Predictive Significance Of Umbilical Cord Bilirubin And Bilirubin/Albumin Ratio For Neonatal Jaundice In Healthy Term Newborns, Handan Şahan, Selvi̇ Gülaşi, Mustafa Kurthan Mert, Eren Kale Çeki̇nmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to determine the value of the questions asked in routine follow-up, the cord blood bilirubin (CBB) and bilirubin/albumin (B/A) ratio in estimating the risk of developing hyperbilirubinemia. Materials and methods: Term and healthy 217 newborns whose CBB and albumin could be obtained and whose needed to be measured bilirubin level at the 24th and 72nd hours of life were included. Nutrition, sex and nationality, consanguinity between parents, jaundice in the sibling (s), mother's medications were questioned. CBB and albumin, serum total bilirubin (STB), serum albumin and transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) at the 24th and …


Body Proportions In Patients With Turner Syndrome On Growth Hormone Treatment, Asli Derya Kardelen Al, Nur Mi̇ne Şükür, Esi̇n Karakiliç Özturan, Ayşe Pinar Öztürk, Şükran Poyrazoğlu, Fi̇rdevs Baş, Fatma Feyza Darendeli̇ler Jan 2023

Body Proportions In Patients With Turner Syndrome On Growth Hormone Treatment, Asli Derya Kardelen Al, Nur Mi̇ne Şükür, Esi̇n Karakiliç Özturan, Ayşe Pinar Öztürk, Şükran Poyrazoğlu, Fi̇rdevs Baş, Fatma Feyza Darendeli̇ler

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate auxological measurements and detailed body proportions of recombinant human growth hormone (GH)-treated patients with Turner syndrome (TS) and compare them with a group of healthy females. Materials and methods: We evaluated 42 patients with TS who received GH treatment and 20 healthy controls. Anthropometric measurements were taken and target height, body mass index (BMI), arm span-height difference, extremity-to-trunk ratio, and Manouvrier's skelic index were calculated. Results: The median (min-max) age of the patients at the time of evaluation was 13.6 (4.3-20.7) years, and the control group was 12.9 (3.8-23.7) years. Height, …


Outcomes Of Kidney Transplantation In Patients With Congenital Anomalies Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis With Case-Control Design, Özgür Akin Oto, Şafak Mi̇ri̇oğlu, Hali̇l Yazici, Ahmet Burak Di̇ri̇m, Nurane Güller, Seda Şafak, Erol Demi̇r, Ayşe Serra Artan, Mesude Yasemi̇n Özlük, Aydin Türkmen, Yaşar Kerem Çalişkan, Krista L. Lentine Jan 2023

Outcomes Of Kidney Transplantation In Patients With Congenital Anomalies Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract: A Propensity-Score-Matched Analysis With Case-Control Design, Özgür Akin Oto, Şafak Mi̇ri̇oğlu, Hali̇l Yazici, Ahmet Burak Di̇ri̇m, Nurane Güller, Seda Şafak, Erol Demi̇r, Ayşe Serra Artan, Mesude Yasemi̇n Özlük, Aydin Türkmen, Yaşar Kerem Çalişkan, Krista L. Lentine

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We compared long-term outcomes after kidney transplantation (KTx) in patients with and without congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). Materials and methods: KTx recipients (KTRs) with CAKUT in 1980-2016 were identified; their hard copy and electronic medical records were reviewed and compared to a propensity-score-matched control group (non-CAKUT) from the same period. The primary outcomes were graft loss or death with a functioning graft; secondary outcomes included posttransplant urinary tract infections (UTIs) and biopsy-proven rejection (BPR). Results: We identified 169 KTRs with CAKUT and 169 matched controls. Median follow-up was 132 (IQR: 75.0-170.0) months. UTIs were …


Screening Of Antigliadin And Antitissue Transglutaminase Antibodies In Patients With Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: A Case-Control Study, Burhan Engi̇n, Chinara Huseynova, Tümay Ak, Ali̇ Yağiz Ayla, Günay Can, Serdal Uğurlu Jan 2023

Screening Of Antigliadin And Antitissue Transglutaminase Antibodies In Patients With Chronic Plaque Psoriasis: A Case-Control Study, Burhan Engi̇n, Chinara Huseynova, Tümay Ak, Ali̇ Yağiz Ayla, Günay Can, Serdal Uğurlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate different types of celiac antibodies in psoriasis patients and to see if the presence of the antibodies was associated with other variables. Materials and methods: We included patients with plaque psoriasis who were followed up in our dermatology clinic between February 2019 and February 2021 and added a healthy control group for comparison. The antibodies studied were serum antitissue transglutaminase (tTG)-IgA, tTG-IgG, antigliadin antibody (AGA)-IgA, and AGA-IgG. The patients' records were used to note age, sex, the pattern of psoriasis involvement, psoriasis area and severity index (PASI), presence of hypertension, presence of …


What Is The Yield Of Ebus-Tbna For Re-Evaluation Of Previously Treated Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer?, Ayperi̇ Öztürk, Tuğba Çi̇çek, Aydin Yilmaz Jan 2023

What Is The Yield Of Ebus-Tbna For Re-Evaluation Of Previously Treated Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer?, Ayperi̇ Öztürk, Tuğba Çi̇çek, Aydin Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aAim: Locoregional recurrence in lung cancer still remains an important problem. We aimed to indicate the effectiveness of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) for reevaluation in previously treated nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Materials and methods: NSCLC patients who underwent EBUS for rebiopsy of suspicious recurrent or progressive lesions between January 2010 and June 2017 were reviewed. Patients were categorized into two groups based on the previous treatment modalities: Group 1 (G1) consisted of patients who had been treated with chemoradiotherapy, and Group 2 (G2) consisted of patients who had undergone radical surgery. Results: Of 115 patients, 100 patients …


The Effect Of Different Boron Compounds On Nutrient Digestibility, Intestinal Nutrient Transporters, And Liver Lipid Metabolism, Emre Şahi̇n, Cemal Orhan, Füsun Erten, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n, Nurhan Şahi̇n, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n Jan 2023

The Effect Of Different Boron Compounds On Nutrient Digestibility, Intestinal Nutrient Transporters, And Liver Lipid Metabolism, Emre Şahi̇n, Cemal Orhan, Füsun Erten, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n, Nurhan Şahi̇n, Kazi̇m Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Gastrointestinal health is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Improving nutrient absorption and energy metabolism are the critical targets for intestinal health. This study aimed to determine the effects of different boron (B) derivatives on nutrient digestibility, intestinal nutrient transporters, and lipid metabolism in rats. Materials and methods: Twenty-one rats were allocated to three groups (n = 7) as follows: (i) Control, (ii) Sodium pentaborate pentahydrate (SPP), and (iii) boric acid (BA). The rats were fed a chow diet (AIN-93M) and supplemented with 8 mg/kg elemental B from SPP (45.2 mg/kg BW) and BA (42.7 mg/kg BW) via oral …


T1 Relaxation Time Is Prolonged In Healthy Aging: A Whole Brain Study, Hayri̇ye Aktaş Di̇nçer, Ahmet Muhteşem Ağildere, Di̇dem Gökçay Jan 2023

T1 Relaxation Time Is Prolonged In Healthy Aging: A Whole Brain Study, Hayri̇ye Aktaş Di̇nçer, Ahmet Muhteşem Ağildere, Di̇dem Gökçay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Measurement of tissue characteristics such as the longitudinal relaxation time (T1) provides complementary information to the volumetric and surface based structural analyses. We aimed to investigate T1 relaxation time characteristics in healthy aging via an exploratory design in the whole brain. The data processing pipeline was designed to minimize errors related to aging effects such as atrophy. Materials and methods: Sixty healthy participants underwent MRI scanning (28 F, 32 M, age range: 18-78, 30 young and 30 old) in November 2017-March 2018 at the Bilkent University UMRAM Center. Four images with varying flip angles with FLASH (fast low angle …


A National, Multicenter, Retrospective Study Evaluating Retention Rate And Efficacy Of Tocilizumab Treatment In Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Had An Inadequate Response To Csdmards And/Or Tnf Inhibitors, Güzi̇de Nevsun İnanç, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu, Yusuf Karabulut, Zevcet Yilmaz, Emi̇ne Fi̇gen Tarhan, Mehmet Emi̇n Eneci̇k, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Adem Küçük, Ayşe Ayan, Meti̇n Özgen, Uğur Karasu, Servet Yolbaş Jan 2023

A National, Multicenter, Retrospective Study Evaluating Retention Rate And Efficacy Of Tocilizumab Treatment In Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Had An Inadequate Response To Csdmards And/Or Tnf Inhibitors, Güzi̇de Nevsun İnanç, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu, Yusuf Karabulut, Zevcet Yilmaz, Emi̇ne Fi̇gen Tarhan, Mehmet Emi̇n Eneci̇k, Ali̇ Şahi̇n, Adem Küçük, Ayşe Ayan, Meti̇n Özgen, Uğur Karasu, Servet Yolbaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To describe the disease activity and retention rate in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with inadequate response (IR) to conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) and/or tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis) who were prescribed tocilizumab (TCZ) as first-line or second-line biologic treatment in real-world setting. Materials and methods: Data gathered from patients' files was used in a multicenter and retrospective context. Retention rates and the Disease Activity Score in 28 joints with CRP (DAS28-CRP) were evaluated at time points. The relationship of drug efficacy with factors such as smoking, obesity, and previous use of TNFis was also examined. Results: One …


Is It Tuberculosis Mastitis Or Granulomatous Mastitis? A Thirteen-Year Experience At A University Hospital, Handan İnönü Köseoğlu, Mehmet Fati̇h Daşiran, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, Zeki̇ye Ruken Yüksekkaya Çeli̇kyay, Mehmet Berati̇ Kaleli̇oğlu Jan 2023

Is It Tuberculosis Mastitis Or Granulomatous Mastitis? A Thirteen-Year Experience At A University Hospital, Handan İnönü Köseoğlu, Mehmet Fati̇h Daşiran, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, Zeki̇ye Ruken Yüksekkaya Çeli̇kyay, Mehmet Berati̇ Kaleli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Granulomatous mastitis (GM) is a rare inflammatory disease of the breast. Tuberculosis mastitis (TM), one of the causes of GM, is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings of TM and GM are similar, and sometimes it is difficult to make a distinction between these disease states. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological features, diagnostic techniques, treatment modalities and treatment outcomes of the patients with GM and TM. Materials and methods: The data of the patients with confirmed GM by histopathologic examination of biopsy specimens between 2007 and 2020 …


The Effect Of Hydrochlorothiazide On The Recurrence Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A 7-Year Retrospective Study Comprising 300 Patients, Burak Özkan, Süleyman Savran, Kadri̇ Akinci, Abbas Albayati̇, Pinar İncel Uysal, Ahmet Çağri Uysal Jan 2023

The Effect Of Hydrochlorothiazide On The Recurrence Of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A 7-Year Retrospective Study Comprising 300 Patients, Burak Özkan, Süleyman Savran, Kadri̇ Akinci, Abbas Albayati̇, Pinar İncel Uysal, Ahmet Çağri Uysal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) possesses well-described photosensitizing properties, and a causal association with nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) was recently shown. However, previous studies have not shown whether HCTZ use is associated with the risk of recurrence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This study aims to investigate the association between HCTZ use and recurrence in patients with NMSC. Materials and methods: We identified cases with NMSC from our hospital archives during the period between 2013 and 2019. Patients were divided into groups according to the pathological diagnosis, HCTZ use, and recurrence. Multivariable analysis was performed to determine …


The Impact Of Smoking On Response To Tumor Necrosis Factor-Α Inhibitor Treatment In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Handan Yarkan Tuğsal, Gökçe Kenar Artin, Gerçek Can, Sedat Çapar, Berri̇n Zengi̇n, Servet Akar, Hüseyi̇n Edi̇z Dalkiliç, Abdurrahman Soner Şenel, Süleyman Serdar Koca, Berna Göker, Ayten Yazici, Güzi̇de Nevsun İnanç, Hülya Elli̇dokuz, Nurullah Akkoç, Fatoş Önen Jan 2023

The Impact Of Smoking On Response To Tumor Necrosis Factor-Α Inhibitor Treatment In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Handan Yarkan Tuğsal, Gökçe Kenar Artin, Gerçek Can, Sedat Çapar, Berri̇n Zengi̇n, Servet Akar, Hüseyi̇n Edi̇z Dalkiliç, Abdurrahman Soner Şenel, Süleyman Serdar Koca, Berna Göker, Ayten Yazici, Güzi̇de Nevsun İnanç, Hülya Elli̇dokuz, Nurullah Akkoç, Fatoş Önen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the impact of smoking on disease activity, treatment retention, and response in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) treated with their first tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor (TNFi). Materials and methods: AS patients who started their first TNFi treatment for the active axial disease (BASDAI ≥ 4) from TURKBIO Registry were included. Treatment response of smoker (current and ex-smokers) and nonsmoker (never smoker) patients were primarily evaluated as achievement of BASDAI50 or improvement in BASDAI at least 20 mm at 3 months and 6 months compared to baseline. Results: There were 322 patients with AS (60% male, 59% smoker, …


The Effects Of Pilates Training On Abdominal Muscle Thickness And Core Endurance In Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Single-Blind Controlled Clinical Study, Evri̇m Göz, Seher Özyürek, Burçi̇n Aktar, Berri̇l Dönmez Çolakoğlu, Bi̇rgül Balci Jan 2023

The Effects Of Pilates Training On Abdominal Muscle Thickness And Core Endurance In Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Single-Blind Controlled Clinical Study, Evri̇m Göz, Seher Özyürek, Burçi̇n Aktar, Berri̇l Dönmez Çolakoğlu, Bi̇rgül Balci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aims at examining the effects of Pilates training on the transversus abdominis (TrA) and internal obliques (IO) muscle thickness and core endurance in different positions in patients with Parkinson's Disease. Materials and methods: Patients were divided into 2 groups as Pilates training (n = 13) and control (n = 10) groups. Pilates training was performed twice a week for 6 weeks. The participants' muscle thickness and core endurance were measured at the beginning of the study (pretraining), and the effectiveness of Pilates training was then assessed in the 6th week (posttraining) and in the 12th-week follow-up. The …


A Device That Facilitates Screwing At An Appropriate Angle In Quadrilateral Surface Fractures: 105-Degree Drill Attachment, Emre Gültaç, Cem Yalin Kilinç, Fati̇h İlker Can, İsmai̇l Gökhan Şahi̇n, Ahmet Emrah Açan, Çağatay Gemci̇, Nevres Hürri̇yet Aydoğan Jan 2022

A Device That Facilitates Screwing At An Appropriate Angle In Quadrilateral Surface Fractures: 105-Degree Drill Attachment, Emre Gültaç, Cem Yalin Kilinç, Fati̇h İlker Can, İsmai̇l Gökhan Şahi̇n, Ahmet Emrah Açan, Çağatay Gemci̇, Nevres Hürri̇yet Aydoğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Hydroxychloroquine Induces Endothelium-Dependent And Endothelium-Independent Relaxation Of Rat Aorta, Seyfullah Oktay Arslan, Muhammed Fati̇h Doğan, Sali̇ha Ayşenur Çam, Ibraheem Akram Omar, Fatma Uysal, Ali̇ Parlar, Ahmet Cenk Andaç, Oğuzhan Yildiz Jan 2022

Hydroxychloroquine Induces Endothelium-Dependent And Endothelium-Independent Relaxation Of Rat Aorta, Seyfullah Oktay Arslan, Muhammed Fati̇h Doğan, Sali̇ha Ayşenur Çam, Ibraheem Akram Omar, Fatma Uysal, Ali̇ Parlar, Ahmet Cenk Andaç, Oğuzhan Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Conservative Management Of Patients With Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Ein): Factors That Could Affect Response And Pregnancy Rates., Christos Iavazzo, Ioannis Gkegkes Jan 2022

Conservative Management Of Patients With Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia (Ein): Factors That Could Affect Response And Pregnancy Rates., Christos Iavazzo, Ioannis Gkegkes

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Response To Letter To The Editor, Esra İşçi̇ Bostanci, Yasi̇n Durmuş, Si̇nem Ayşe Duru Çöteli̇, Fulya Kayikçioğlu, Nuretti̇n Boran Jan 2022

Response To Letter To The Editor, Esra İşçi̇ Bostanci, Yasi̇n Durmuş, Si̇nem Ayşe Duru Çöteli̇, Fulya Kayikçioğlu, Nuretti̇n Boran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Remdesivir Treatment For Patients With Moderate To Severe Covid-19, İmran Hasanoğlu, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Fi̇kret Kanat, Ayşe Batirel, Gülçi̇n Telli̇ Di̇zman, Esma Eryilmaz Eren, Di̇lek Yildiz Sevgi̇, İlkay Bozkurt, Kadri̇ye Kart Yaşar, Sevtap Şenoğlu, Esra Kazak, Ridvan Karaali̇, Aysel Kocagül Çeli̇kbaş, Hüsnü Pullukçu Jan 2022

Remdesivir Treatment For Patients With Moderate To Severe Covid-19, İmran Hasanoğlu, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İlhami̇ Çeli̇k, Fi̇kret Kanat, Ayşe Batirel, Gülçi̇n Telli̇ Di̇zman, Esma Eryilmaz Eren, Di̇lek Yildiz Sevgi̇, İlkay Bozkurt, Kadri̇ye Kart Yaşar, Sevtap Şenoğlu, Esra Kazak, Ridvan Karaali̇, Aysel Kocagül Çeli̇kbaş, Hüsnü Pullukçu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Remdesivir, which was first developed for the treatment of Ebola disease but failed to meet expectations, has become hope in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for mortality and prognosis of adult moderate/severe COVID-19 patients treated with remdesivir, and safety and tolerability of 5 days of remdesivir treatment. Materials and methods: This multicenter prospective observational study was conducted in 14 centers in Turkey. Pregnancy or breastfeeding, multiorgan failure, or usage of vasopressors for septic shock, ALT > 5 × the upper limit of the normal range, or eGRF


Presentation Characteristics And Clinical Outcome Of Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis Followed By A Single Center, Mert Öztaş, Hami̇t Özgül, Emi̇re Seyahi̇, Serdal Uğurlu Jan 2022

Presentation Characteristics And Clinical Outcome Of Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis Followed By A Single Center, Mert Öztaş, Hami̇t Özgül, Emi̇re Seyahi̇, Serdal Uğurlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a large vessel vasculitis that may cause significant morbidity in the elderly population. We aimed to evaluate presentation characteristics, treatment, and outcome in a cohort of patients with GCA diagnosed and followed in a single center. Materials and methods: A retrospective chart review revealed 84 (41 M/43 F) registered patients diagnosed with GCA between 1990 and 2020. Clinical features at presentation and follow-up, radiographical imaging, temporal artery biopsy (TAB), and laboratory findings were retrieved from digital medical records or hard-copy patient files. Of these, 33 patients- follow-up period was less than 12 months; hence, …


The Neurodevelopmental Profile Of Healthy Children With Premature Anterior Fontanel Closure, Meltem Di̇rek, Khatuna Makharoblidze, Burçi̇n Gönüllü Polat, Asena Ayça Özdemi̇r, Çeti̇n Okuyaz Jan 2022

The Neurodevelopmental Profile Of Healthy Children With Premature Anterior Fontanel Closure, Meltem Di̇rek, Khatuna Makharoblidze, Burçi̇n Gönüllü Polat, Asena Ayça Özdemi̇r, Çeti̇n Okuyaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to assess the neurodevelopmental status of healthy children with premature anterior fontanel closure. Materials and methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted on 40 (20 M, 20 F) children admitted to Mersin University Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic between 2015-2020 with complaints of premature fontanel closure. Patients with dysmorphic features, microcephaly, craniosynostosis, hypoxic-ischemic sequelae, infections, metabolic disorders, intracranial hemorrhage, epilepsy, endocrine problems, additional congenital anomalies, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR), prematurity, and postmaturity were excluded. The Denver II and Bayley III tests were applied to all patients and controls. Results: The Denver II identified retardations in gross motor skills …


Rivaroxaban And Apixaban In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation; A Real-World Data, Onur Aslan, Si̇nan Yildirim Jan 2022

Rivaroxaban And Apixaban In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation; A Real-World Data, Onur Aslan, Si̇nan Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aims to analyze the real-life data of patients who were prescribed rivaroxaban and apixaban and to emphasize the points that we think will make a difference compared to randomized controlled studies. Materials and methods: The patients who accepted to participate in the study in whom rivaroxaban (15-20 mg) and apixaban (2.5-5 mg) were started with the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation between 01 January 2018 and 31 December 2019 and whose records were fully accessed through the hospital automation system were included in the study. Results: One hundred and ninety-four (48.5%) of a total of 400 patients using …